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Grave of Greek “Griffin Warrior” Discovered in Pylos
“We have a snapshot here, captured in time, with the objects as they were placed around … Grave of Greek “Griffin Warrior” Discovered in PylosRead more
This Mysterious Facedown 17th-Century Burial Is Baffling Archaeologists
BERNESE LAKELAND, SWITZERLAND – Archaeologists discovered a burial in an ancient cemetery in 2013 that … This Mysterious Facedown 17th-Century Burial Is Baffling ArchaeologistsRead more
3 of History’s Creepiest Unsolved Disappearances
Throughout history, there have been a host of disappearances that leave even the best sleuths completely … 3 of History’s Creepiest Unsolved DisappearancesRead more
History’s Nutcases: Lord Byron
Last time on History’s Nutcases, we met the peculiar Sir George Sitwell, who had a strange obsession … History’s Nutcases: Lord ByronRead more
DeAutremont Brothers Train Robbery Gone Wrong
Back in 1923, three men attempted to rob a Southern Pacific train that was traveling through … DeAutremont Brothers Train Robbery Gone WrongRead more
The Many Forms Of The Early Ambulance Part 1: The Bicycle
The ambulance has taken many forms over the years. Everything from the simplest form of two … The Many Forms Of The Early Ambulance Part 1: The BicycleRead more
Ancient Chinese Metalworking Discovered In Alaska
“This will cause other people to think about the Arctic differently.” – H. Kory Cooper, an anthropologist … Ancient Chinese Metalworking Discovered In AlaskaRead more
The Unsolved Mystery of 5,000 Year-Old Scottish Rock Art
“It is emotional when you have worked on a project such as this, touched it, walked … The Unsolved Mystery of 5,000 Year-Old Scottish Rock ArtRead more
Just Like Jurassic Park, A Fossilized Blood-Filled Mosquito Has Been Found
“it is not surprising that a fossil of a blood-engorged mosquito has not been described [before]; … Just Like Jurassic Park, A Fossilized Blood-Filled Mosquito Has Been FoundRead more